North Carolina is a favorite travel destination and the North Carolina tourism industry is doing well despite the current economic downturn. This is probably due to the many fun but inexpensive vacation destinations in N.C. From Asheville to the Outer Banks you and your family can find cheap vacations.
The Outer Banks is laid back with few of the “touristy” things you find in places like Myrtle Beach. For the lover of the outdoors and those looking for a quiet vacation OBX is the perfect vacation. You can visit Kitty Hawk, fish, kayak, tour lighthouses, or simply hang out on the natural beaches and take in the sun.
Asheville, NC is a surprise to those that have never visited. Many mountain tourist towns are filled with cheesy T-shirt and chocolate shops while Asheville is more like a college town in the mountains. The hip locals sell their art in small shops (plan on buying unique pottery), play music on the street, and offer other fun and free entertainment (tip if you can). The local restaurants in Asheville are to die for so plan on eating at as many local establishments as you can. Asheville is filled with great Bed and Breakfasts if you want to stay in an old Asheville home. Don’t overlook the outdoors that surrounds Asheville either as there are great trails and rivers for fishing and boating. There’s also a big house in Asheville that people like to tour.
I love North Carolina and know that you’ll love it too, if you don’t already. My North Carolina tourism guide will teach you about North Carolina and show you the best things to do and see.